Dictionary entries for 'vocal'

Synonyms

vo·cal (vṓkəl)

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin vōcālis, from vōx, vōc-, voice.]

adjective

Of or relating to the voice: the vertebrate vocal organs; a vocal defect.
Uttered or produced by the voice.
Having a voice; capable of emitting sound or speech.
Full of voices; resounding: a playground vocal with the shouts and laughter of children.
Tending to express oneself often or freely; outspoken: a vocal critic of city politics.
Linguistics
1. Of or resembling vowels; vocalic.
2. Voiced.
Music Of, relating to, or performed by singing: vocal training; vocal music.

A vocal sound.
Music A popular composition for a singer, often with instrumental accompaniment.